Specialist - Technology Portfolio

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 514,000 - 771,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a Technology Portfolio Specialist with a defence or military technology background to support capability analysis, roadmapping, and long-term technology strategy for aerospace and defence systems.

The role focuses on evaluating current defence technologies, identifying emerging capabilities, and building 5–10 year roadmaps to align with operational requirements. Collaboration with engineers and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Defence/military technology background is mandatory.
• Experience in defence R&D, military capability development, defence engineering, or technology strategy.
• Experience with technology roadmapping, capability assessment, or technology readiness levels (TRL).
• Exposure to aerospace, defence systems, mission systems, or advanced military technologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technology capability assessments across defence systems, platforms, and supporting technologies.
• Maintain a technology inventory and capability baseline for existing systems and programmes.
• Analyse emerging defence and aerospace technologies, including sensors, autonomous systems, electronic warfare, communications, and mission systems.
• Support development of technology roadmaps (5-10 year horizon) aligned with operational and mission requirements.
• Prepare technical briefings, analysis reports, and roadmap presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Engage with engineers, programme teams, and subject matter experts to validate technical capability data.
• Support technology portfolio governance and reporting activities.

Skills

Technology capability assessment

Technology roadmapping

TRL evaluation

Technical reporting and briefing

Education

Engineering or related degree

Job description

External Job Description

Role Overview: We are seeking a Technology Portfolio Specialist with a defence or military technology background to support technology capability analysis, technology roadmapping, and future capability planning. The role focuses on evaluating current defence technologies, identifying emerging capabilities, and supporting long-term technology strategy across aerospace and defence systems.

External Job Description

Role Overview: We are seeking a Technology Portfolio Specialist with a defence or military technology background to support technology capability analysis, technology roadmapping, and future capability planning. The role focuses on evaluating current defence technologies, identifying emerging capabilities, and supporting long-term technology strategy across aerospace and defence systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technology capability assessments across defence systems, platforms, and supporting technologies.
• Maintain a technology inventory and capability baseline for existing systems and programmes.
• Analyse emerging defence and aerospace technologies, including sensors, autonomous systems, electronic warfare, communications, and mission systems.
• Support development of technology roadmaps (5-10 year horizon) aligned with operational and mission requirements.
• Prepare technical briefings, analysis reports, and roadmap presentations for senior stakeholders.
• Engage with engineers, programme teams, and subject matter experts to validate technical capability data.
• Support technology portfolio governance and reporting activities.

Required Experience

• Defence / military technology background is mandatory.
• Experience in defence R&D, military capability development, defence engineering, or technology strategy.
• Experience with technology roadmapping, capability assessment, or technology readiness levels (TRL).
• Exposure to aerospace, defence systems, mission systems, or advanced military technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Defence Technology, Systems Engineering, or Applied Science.
• Experience working with defence programmes, military platforms, or government defence organisations.

Technical Skills

• Technology capability assessment
• Defence technology research and analysis
• Technology roadmapping
• TRL (Technology Readiness Level) evaluation
• Technical reporting and briefing preparation